|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries: |
Research categories | Follow us on Twitter |
Research categories
View all topics in the newsView all reference sources at Encyclopedia.com |
|||
humification
humification The development of humus from dead organic material, by the action of saprotrophic organisms which use this dead material as their food source. Humification is essentially an oxidation process in which complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler organic acids, which may subsequently be mineralized into simple, inorganic forms suitable for uptake by plants. Humification is therefore a vital stage in the cycling of nutrients.
|
|
|
Cite this article
MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-humification.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O14-humification.html |
|
humification
humification The development of humus from dead organic material, by the action of saprotrophic organisms which use this dead material as their food source. Humification is essentially an oxidation process in which complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler organic acids which may subsequently be mineralized into simple, inorganic forms suitable for uptake by plants. Humification is therefore a vital stage in the cycling of nutrients.
|
|
|
Cite this article
MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-humification.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-humification.html |
|
humification
humification The sequence of reactions by which decaying organic material is converted to humus.
|
|
|
Cite this article
AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-humification.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "humification." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-humification.html |
|
Search over 100 encyclopedias and dictionaries:
HighBeam™ Research, Inc. © Copyright 2012. All rights reserved.
The Encyclopedia.com advertising network includes:
